BUSHPEX Pull-On

elson BUSHPEX Pull-On PEX Plumbing System:

• Manufactured, distributed and supported by Elson.
• 25 year product warranty against manufacturing defect when
  installed according to detailed requirements.
• elson BUSHPEX pipe manufactured to AS 2492 and fittings to AS/NZS 2537.2 standard within our ISO9001 accredited
  manufacturing facility with all Watermark Certification by SAI
  Global.
• Cost effective alternative to other systems.
• Fast and easy to install providing a safe + secure piping
  system.
• elson BUSHPEX Pull-On tools are available in either manual or
  battery hydraulic versions.
• elson BUSHPEX pipe properties:
  • – Low water flow noise.
  • – High impact resistance.
  • – Corrosion and incrustation resistant.
  • – Light weight and easy to install.
  • – Significantly reduces water hammer.
  • – High pressure rating 2000kPa @ 20oC.
  • – Smooth inner core to reduce pressure loss.
  • – Low levels of thermal conductivity and expansion.
  • – Coils provide fast installation, less joints, save time, save
    costs.
  • – Available in Black for hot and cold water, Red for hot water, Green for rainwater harvesting and Lilac for recycled water in sizes 16mm, 20mm, 25mm and 32mm.
  • – Same pipe is compatible with two elson BUSHPEX jointing systems – Crimp-On, Pull-On.
• elson BUSHPEX Pull-On fitting properties:
  • – All fittings are tested DR BRASS manufactured by Elson –
    ISO9001 accredited through SAI Global.
  • – All elson BUSHPEX Pull-On sleeves are manufactured from
    hi-tensile brass.
  • – German manufactured Battery Tools and Jaws developed,
    tested and approved for elson BUSHPEX Pull-On.
• National support network for training, technical information
  and tool service.

elson BUSHPEX pipe and Pull-On fittings must be protected from damage through all stages of the process from transport to storage and installation in accordance with AS/NZS 3500. Provision for pipe and fitting protection therefore includes but is not limited to the following:

• Care must be taken to keep the pipe and fittings free of grit,
  dirt, dust and any foreign matter.
• Pipe must be protected from physical damage. including
  cuts, abrasions, dents, kinks, tears, holes, etc.
• Pipes, either black, red, green or lilac, are not to be installed
  in direct sunlight.
• Pipe must be protected from long term or permanent U.V.
  exposure, by way of lagging, encasing in a conduit etc.
• Pipe and fittings must be protected from excessive heat or burning, chemical / solvent attack, animal or rodent attack,
  machinery damage, other external threats, etc.
• Pipe must never be installed where it could be exposed
  to a naked flame. PE-X Pipe has the potential to ignite and continue to burn after the source of the flame is extinguished. In accordance with AS/NZS 3500, all plastic pipe for water supply must be protected from excessive ambient heat.
• Chemical or corrosive environments.
  • – Pipe must be protected.
  • – Fittings must be wrapped and protected. This includes all
    underground installations for all fittings.
• Pipe support and clipping, both vertically and horizontally is required to ensure conformance for vibration, excessive
  tension, torsion or compressive stresses on fittings and
  pipe. Refer to Pipe Specification Chart for spacing.
• Pipe penetrations through timber and steel frames
  and concrete sections must conform and may require protection using grommets, fire collars, sleeving or wrapping. Holes, notches and cut-outs must be accurately drilled “in-line” to allow movement for expansion and contraction of the pipe and fittings so joints are not exposed to excessive stress. Refer to Pipe Specification Chart for timber frame cut-out limitations.
• Pipe expansion and contraction needs to be accommodated during installation to allow for movement due to thermal Linear Expansion. Failure to do so may exceed the torsional pull-out allowances on fittings resulting in leakage. Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for the Thermal Expansion Co-efficient.
• elson BUSHPEX pipe is flexible but requires care when bending to avoid kinks or other permanent deformation that may restrict flow or put undue pressure on joints. If the pipe is kinked or damaged in any way it must be cut- out and replaced. elson BUSHPEX Pull-On elbows are recommended for tight bends.
  Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for minimum bending
  radius and tools for bending.
• Connecting Barb soldered connection require special
  attention. Solder the brass connection barb first then allow
  to cool before jointing.
• In accordance with AS/NZS 3500 regions with extreme
  hot or cold temperatures require appropriate product selection and/or insulation for protection and compliance. Consideration should also be given to insulating the
  pipe for energy efficiency as well as the prevention of condensation which can occur in hot and cold lines.

Underground Installation

NOTE: It is a requirement to pressure test the pipe and fittings in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 prior to burying or concealing the elson BUSHPEX Plumbing System.

Underground installation of elson BUSHPEX Pull-On pipe and fittings must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 including but not limited to the following:

• Minimum buried depth required by standards.
• Minimum pipe separation distance.
• Wrapping and protection.
• Conduit sleeving through slab penetration.
• Underground Piping installation recommended with no
  joints.
• Concrete slab piping must be continuous with no joints.

Fire Certification for elson BUSHPEX Water Pipe (Technical Information Section)

Elson BUSHPEX Water PEX pipe is certified for wall and floor penetrations in accordance with Australian Standard 1530: Part4 : 2005. The elson BUSHPEX water pipe was tested in connection with the Promat Passive Fire Protection collars.

For collars retrofitted to the underside of the concrete slab using a Promaseal ® CFC32

Size	DN16	DN20	DN32
FRL	-/180/90	-/180/120	-/240/120

For collars cast into the concrete slab using Promaseal ® CFC32 and Green 40

Cast-In Collar Promaseal ® CFC32
Size	DN16	DN20	DN25	DN32
FRL	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/120

Cast-In Collar Promaseal ® Green 40
Size	DN16	DN20	DN25	DN32
FRL	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/120

For Promaseal ® CFC32 collars retrofitted to either side of the wall for lightweight partition clad fire rated plasterboard 128mm thick

Size	DN16	DN20	DN25	DN32
FRL	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/180	-/180/120

For Promaseal ® CFC32 collars screwed together and inserted centrally within the Hebel wall 75mm thick

Size	DN20	DN25
FRL	-/180/120	-/180/90

Speed Panel wall 77mm thick with Promaseal ® CFC32 collars retrofitted on a layer of 25mm Promatect ® 100 on each face

Size	DN20	DN25
FRL	-/120/30	-/120/120

Solid Fire Rated Plasterboard 48mm thick with single Promaseal ® CFC32 collar central within the wall

Size	DN32
FRL	-/90/90/td>

elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools

elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools are specifically designed to be used with the elson BUSHPEX Pull-On PEX Pipe and fitting System and may not be compatible with other systems. elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Tools are manufactured to precise specifications and require care, regular maintenance
and regular inspection to ensure accurate and consistent operation. The cleaning of tools, and expander jaws is recommended after each use. Always keep your tools and expander jaws free of dirt, dust, moisture and corrosion. Lubricate expanders and expander jaws regularly.

WARNING:

NEVER USE an expander head that is worn damaged or has missing parts. Isolate and dispose immediately. Damaged or worn expander heads cause joint leaks.

It is essential for all installers to read and recognise the operational requirements of the tools along with the Jointing Procedures and safety recommendations included in this manual and the Tool Instruction Manual.

It is always recommended to incorporate a checking procedure to ensure that each joint has been correctly and completely jointed.

IMPORTANT – Please consult the Jointing Procedure included in this manual. This Guide procedure is a product installation requirement.

Ring Mains/Recirculating Hot Water Systems.
If not configured correctly, the entire plumbing system may
have a dramatically reduced service life.

Recirculating Hot Water Systems or Ring Mains minimise the time it takes to get hot water to reach an appliance or outlet. It is also known that the continuous flow of water with exposure to high temperatures and high velocity makes this a very extreme and demanding application, whether using copper, Pex, or other piping materials.

To ensure system service life is maximised and to cater for the performance tolerances of heat sources, the following installation and water quality guidelines must be followed on any circulating hot water systems using Bushpex plumbing system in order to maintain the product warranty.

• Maximum pressure within the ring mains / recirculating hot water systems must be limited 500kPa (as per AS/NZ 3500)
• Maximum water temperature must not exceed 60°C.
• The pipe work design and recirculating pumps must be sized to limit the water velocity to the requirement of AS/ NZS 3500 for non-metallic piping. Where copper pipe is part of the installation, the velocity restrictions for this material is extremely critical and must not be exceeded.
• A timer controlled recirculation pump must be used
  with a maximum circulation time of 12 hours per 24-
  hour period. All pipe work should be insulated and the recirculating pump must be thermostatically controlled, to further reduce stress on the system and minimise energy consumption.
• The system layout of pipework and fittings should be designed with long wide sweeping pipe bends with limited use of fittings.
• Water quality – Australian city potable water reticulation systems as defined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

ELECTROCUTION WARNING!

The potential threat of electrocution and death must be recognised if an earth line is disconnected by cutting metal pipes. ALWAYS check with a licenced electrician prior to proceeding.

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Pipe and joint system testing must be carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 3500 and any other applicable local authority requirements prior to burying or concealing the elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Plumbing System.

It is the responsibility of the Licenced Installer to ensure that all joints and fittings are inspected, tested and checked for leaks to ensure safety and compliance.

It is recommended to incorporate a checking procedure to ensure that each joint has been correctly and completely jointed.

The elson BUSHPEX Pull-On Plumbing System carries a 25 year product warranty which covers product manufacturing faults and defects. This warranty only applies under the following requirements:

• The system must have been installed by a licenced Plumber.
• Proof of installation by a licenced Plumber is required.
• Proof of purchase is required.
• Installation must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3500.
• Installation must be in accordance with any other relevant and applicable local authority codes which may take precedence.
• Installation must be in accordance with established installation practices.
• Installation must be in accordance with the jointing procedures included in this manual.
• Installation must only ever involve the use of the same approved elson BUSHPEX Pipe (watermark certificate WMKA 21274), elson BUSHPEX Pull-On fittings (watermark certificate WMKA 21276) and elson BUSHPEX approved tooling.

Elson Australasia Pty Ltd undertakes to repair or replace product which is found to be faulty or defective in workmanship or manufacture according to the warranty conditions. The benefits provided to the consumer
by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to the consumer under the law.

To make a warranty claim please contact Elson Australasia Pty Ltd with your contact details, proof of purchase and Licenced Installers documentation details. If the product has not been installed please contact
the place of purchase and return. If there is a problem returning the product please contact Elson Australasia Pty Ltd. To make a claim under warranty you must abide by the warranty conditions.

Elson Australasia Pty Ltd
ABN: 45 059 613 991
38 Eddie Road, Minchinbury, 2770.
Phone: 02 9625 7899 Fax: 02 9625 7855
Email: sales@elson.net.au

Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

To the extent of the Law, Elson shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by any product faulty or defective in workmanship or manufacture.